Abstract
Objective: To compare body growth, weight, and fecal moisture in recently weaned rats fed
exclusively on infant soy formula and soy-based beverage.
Methods: Three similar groups were formed (n = 10/group) consisting of weanling Wistar rats,
maintained in metabolic cages. One group was fed soy protein-based beverage, another with
soy-based infant formula, and another with cow’s milk infant formula (control group). Water
and diet were offered ad libitum. Body weight and length were measured. Stool was collected
for three consecutive days.